Mild Neurocognitive Disorder: Evaluation and Decision-Making at the Gateway to Dementia

Authors

James M. Ellison, MD, MPH, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

10-15-2025

Comments

Presentation: 1:01:32

Abstract

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the distinctions between normal cognitive aging, subjective cognitive impairment, mild neurocognitive disorder, and dementia (major neurocognitive disorder)
2. Assess and diagnose mild neurocognitive disorder (MiND) according to its DSM5TR current definition.
3. Intervene with diagnosis disclosure, decision making, planning, and appropriate management including disease modifying immunotherapy.
4. Promote a "brain health" lifestyle for delay or prevention of cognitive decline.

Recommended Citation

Ellison, MD, MPH, James M., "Mild Neurocognitive Disorder: Evaluation and Decision-Making at the Gateway to Dementia" (2025). Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Grand Rounds. Paper 123.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/phbgr/123

Language

English